Project Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer

Job Title

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer oversees capital investments related to fixed assets from conceptual study through project closeout, working closely with cross‑functional stakeholders. This role focuses on optimizing asset relocation or acquisition, managing project scope, budget, and timelines, and ensuring that all projects deliver sustainable value and a positive return on investment. The Project Engineer plays a key role in equipment management, scope development, vendor quote gathering, and onsite commissioning of equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Propose and implement work processes that comply with internal standards, guidelines, and relevant regulations.
• Coordinate project personnel and funding to ensure that project objectives are met effectively and on time.
• Control and monitor project costs in accordance with Capital Investment Guidelines, ensuring financial discipline.
• Track project performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Integrate corporate values and business principles into daily project activities and decision‑making.
• Enforce a zero‑tolerance approach to unsafe situations and maintain a strong safety culture on all worksites.
• Maintain high ethical conduct standards in all interactions with stakeholders, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Promote clear and consistent communication across all stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive efficient operations and apply Good Hygienic Engineering (NGHE) principles in project design and execution.
• Ensure compliance with NQS, HACCP, and OSHA standards, particularly in hygiene and food safety contexts.
• Encourage and support continuous improvement initiatives within project teams and processes.
• Protect proprietary knowledge and confidential information related to assets, processes, and technologies.
• Maintain and fulfill client requirements throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring satisfaction and adherence to specifications.
• During the conceptual phase, ensure that projects are sustainable and deliver a positive return on investment.
• Challenge and validate conceptual documentation, preparing clear and complete approval packages.
• During the design phase, ensure proper asset design and selection of fit‑for‑purpose technologies.
• Conduct value engineering analysis to optimize design for performance, cost, and long‑term operational efficiency.
• Focus on cost‑efficient operations when defining technical solutions and project scope.
• During the implementation phase, maintain safe worksites and installations and ensure contractors follow safety protocols.
• Define scope, deliverables, and milestones with suppliers and vendors to support effective project execution.
• Use project management tools such as MS Project, SAP‑PS, and FMEA to plan, monitor, and mitigate project risks.
• Prepare and distribute monthly progress reports to stakeholders, highlighting status, risks, and key decisions.
• During start‑up and closeout, deliver projects within approved cost and timeline parameters.
• Ensure that all necessary training and technical documentation are completed and handed over to operations teams.
• Manage asset allocation, including proper tagging, documentation, and integration into plant systems.
• Organize and maintain project files and records, ensuring traceability and compliance with internal standards.
• Complete final project reports summarizing outcomes, lessons learned, and performance against objectives.
• Perform onsite capex equipment management, including oversight of installation and commissioning activities.
• Develop detailed project scopes, gather quotes from vendors, and support contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with construction and operations teams to integrate new equipment and assets into existing facilities.
• Support change order management, estimation, and project coordination activities as needed.

• Degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in project engineering, project management, or a related field.
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